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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.88, 270.79 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.88, 270.79 and 158.32 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.88 : 270.79 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.88/270.79 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.88x = 270.79 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.88x = 42,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871.47/180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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